same time always being pre-

sent.

Whether applied to husband-

wife, parent-child, lover-loved,

or even in the work place, in

neighborhoods or among

nations, the tzimtzum, the

“covenant dance,” presents a

fresh and enlightening way to

see our relationships.

One of the themes of a

sabbath retreats Parish Mis-

sion is a four-night series on

Families of Faith which focus-

es on the spiritual dimension

of human relationships. The

interest it generated in its

central theme has prompted

the creation of a one-night

presentation for couples enti-

tled Covenant, Creation and

Couples.

Presented as part of a roman-

tic evening featuring a cham-

pagne dessert, couples are

challenged to see the con-

cept of covenant, an essen-

tial element of creation, as a

model for all human relation-

ships.

Rabbi Gershon Winkler’s intri-

guing book, The Place Your

Are Standing is Holy: A Jewish

Theology of Human Relation-

ships, sees the act of crea-

tion as a covenant in which

God willed there to be “an

other,” “an else”—as in some-

thing or someone else. This,

he says is the Hebrew cove-

nant concept of tzimtzum or

“stepping back” to allow the

other to be, while at the

same time always being

present. A dance, if you will.

The application of this mod-

el for human relationships

calls for “a dance,” in which

the one steps back to allow

the other to be while at the

“May the peace of Christ, which exceeds all understanding

keep your minds and hearts in the knowledge and love of Christ Jesus.”

To family, friends, and the faithful

with whom I share t his hope

A NEW YEAR OF PEACE IN 2006

S h a l l W e D a n c e ?

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

In Memoriam:

Raymond J. Papez

2

The Art and Spirituality

of the Stations of the

Cross

2

Padua Franciscan

Forty Years Later 3

A Friend for Life 3

Frequent Flying Perks 3

Preaching Schedule 4

Along the way

“Were not our hearts burning within us as he opened the Scriptures for us along the way.” — Luke 24:32

Winter 2006 Volume 2 Number 1

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A new one-night presentation provides a romantic evening for couples.

Covenant,

Creation

& Couples

An evening especially

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The first example was found in the

new church of St. Catherine of Siena

Newman Parish on the campus of

Utah State University in Salt Lake City.

The enamel scenes contain people of

the parish, an artistic device used

centuries ago.

The second is from the daily chap-

el of St. James Church in Chatham,

NY. Each Station is hand carved. The

stark simplicity is stunning.

The next is unique in that the sta-

tions are the stained glass windows of

the nave of the church and remarka-

bly clear for being no larger than 18”

tall. They are at St. Thomas Church in

Manson, Iowa.

The final is the work of Hispanic

women at St. Albert the Great New-

man Parish in Las Cruces, NM. These

roughly 3’x 5‘ Stations are made of

appliqué fabric. The faith of those

who made them come through in the

simple design.

Visiting over 250 churches gives

one a fairly broad picture of ecclesial

art and architecture. One are that

has been especially interesting is the

number of unique and truly beautiful

Stations of the Cross.

An ancient and revered devotion-

al practice, though ostensibly on the

decline, the Stations pictured below

are treasured by their respective

communities. Three of the four are

the creations of parishioners.

Recently I have begun to photograph unique representations of the Stations of the Cross to be used for Lenten Services.

IN MEMORIAM ~~ Raymond J. Papez ~~1927-2005

T h e A r t a n d S p i r i t u a l i t y o f t h e

S t a t i o n s o f t h e C r o s s

A l o n g t h e w a y P a g e 2

Our family was saddened by the final illness and

death August 18 of our dear brother Ray. (He, like our

brother Charles, had returned to the original spelling of

our Slovenian surname.)

With his wife Doris and their son Rusty, (Ray, Jr.) we

celebrated the Sacrament of the Sick with him at

Aventura (Florida) Medical Center. His participation in

the prayers was a great comfort to us all.

The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at

Immaculate Conception Church in Hialeah on August

22.

The Scriptures for the Liturgy focused on the image

of a great feast and provided the connection between

Ray’s life as a purveyor of produce and cook and the

eternal banquet to which he has been welcomed.

Rusty’s moving eulogy recalled a husband, father, brother and friend not soon to be forgotten.

Ray is also survived by daughters, Michele, Susan Kornfeind and Jackie Smith as well as grandchildren Alexandra

and Roger “R.J,” Smith, and Nathan Papez. A son, Roger, preceded him in death.

Memorials to Food for the Poor are encouraged: 550 S.W. 12 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Lou, Maryann, Susan, Ray and Doris at our last get together in Miami in January’05

Though there are a number of coun-

tries and sites I have on my “to visit list,” I

have experienced one of those a couple of

times. Frequent flyer miles and a friend in

Taiwan have provided a really inexpensive

tour of amazing Taiwan.

From the exclusive commercial centers

of Taipei and Kaohsiung to the tropical

resorts in Kenting to captivating moun-

tain areas, an Asian escape can delight

and refresh.

Next dream trip? Thirteenth century

French cathedrals.

Traveling over 200,000 miles in the

last few years has won me that wonder-

ful distinction known as a Frequent Flyer.

The first perk is being upgraded on

purchased flights. Since my travel is

usually on Saturday and Sunday, there

are few business people taking up those

precious seats in the First Class cabin.

But the best part of being a member

of Continental Airlines Gold or Platinum

Elite is the free miles accumulated over

time. So the occasional exotic trip goes

from dream to reality.

How to Feel Old: Attend Your Students’ 40th Reunion!

F r e q u e n t F l y e r P e r k s

P a g e 3 V o l u m e 2 N u m b e r 1

The Padua Alma Mater

To Padua Franciscan School

Unending loyalty we give,

That by her noble creed and rule

With honor we will always live.

In Holiness and Learning

Your loyal students serve you,

With grateful voices pledging

Alma Mater we will be true.

—Words by Lou Papes

—Music by Wayne Miller

Set in the midst of

one of Asia’s most

thriving business/

commercial dis-

tricts, Taipei 101

now claims to be

the world’s tallest

building.

My schedule has made it difficult to attend student reunions. But this Thanksgiving I

made it to the 40th reunion of the first graduation class of Padua Franciscan High School,

the Class of 1965.

In their junior year (1963-64) I taught English to the “young” men in this class. The

recent reunion, held with all classes celebrating years ending in 5 or 0, was poorly

attended. But of the dozen or so who did attend from that class, I was able to recognize

and identify 10 on sight—most of whom I hadn’t seen for more than thirty years.

One of the guys came with the program from their Junior Ring Day Mass, celebrated

for the first time in the school’s history in 1964. Sometimes teachers have to wait four

decades before they realize that they’ve made an impact. It was worth the wait! They

were a great class, and, incidentally, have become quite successful.

Teaching at Padua was the high point in my 24-year career. But it wasn’t just the

students who made it memorable. The faculty during those years was remarkable in

every way. So plans are being hatched that would see a Faculty Reunion of the late 60’s

sometime in the next couple of years. At least, there is the hope that a reunion of that

sort might not make us feel as old...and then again….!

A Friend for Life

Thirty years ago this November at the Annual Convention of the National Council of Teachers of

English in San Diego, I met a teacher from Cleveland who would become my best friend.

Howard Erlichman taught at Lakeland Community College in a suburb of Cleveland; I was the

English Department Chair at Chagrin Falls High School, also a suburb of Cleveland.

From that Thanksgiving week till this day, Howard has been confidant, cheerleader, even

confessor (so what if he’s Jewish!). In fact I might not be where I am today if it hadn’t been for his

walking beside me all these years, especially in the difficult times. God has blessed me with a

friend for life.

So to you, Howard, “Thanks for the Memories!”

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WINTER, 2006

Behold, I make all things

November, 2005

Nov 5-8 * Holy Spirit Great Falls, MT

Nov 12-13

Nov 19-22 * St. Bernard Philadelphia, PA

Nov 26-27 Holy Spirit Brighton, MI

* Sabbath Retreats Parish Mission: Disciples for the 21st Century

December, 2005

Dec 3-8 * St. Aloysius Pottstown, PA

Dec 10-11 Mother of Dolors Vandalia, IL

Dec 17-18

Dec 24-25 Vacation

Dec 31-Jan 1 St. Paul the Apostle Atlanta, GA

* Sabbath Retreats Parish Mission: Disciples for the 21st Century

January, 2006

Jan 7-8 Our Lady of the Highways Thomasville, NC

Jan 14-15 Prince of Peace Chesapeake, VA

Jan 16-19 Food for the Poor Retreat Deerfield Beach, FL

Jan 21-26 * St. John Fisher Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Jan 28-29 St. Philomena Belmont, WI

* Sabbath Retreats Parish Mission: Families of Faith

February, 2006

Feb 4-5 Vacation

Feb 11-12 * St. Francis of Assisi / St. Kevin Springfield, PA

Feb 18-19 St. John the Evangelist Clinton, MD

Feb 25-26 Christ the King Philadelphia, PA

* Sabbath Retreats Parish Mission: Disciples for the 21st Century

March, 2006

Mar 4-8 * Seven Holy Founders St. Louis, MO

Mar 11-15 * Holy Family/St. Lawrence Essex Jct. VT

Mar 18-21 * St. Mary Cathedral Gaylord, MI

Mar 25-28 * St. Peter the Apostle Brook Park, OH

Sabbath Retreats Parish Mission: Disciples for the 21st Century

April, 2006

Apr 1-5 * Our Lady of Sorrows West River, MD

Apr 8-9 Palm Sunday

Apr 15-16 Easter Sunday

Apr 22-26 ** Holy Innocents Philadelphia, PA

* Sabbath Retreats Parish Mission: Disciples for the 21st Century

** Sabbath Retreats Parish Mission: Families of Faith

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